Orante (c.1025) by Byzantine Mosaics

Orante - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1025

Artwork Information

TitleOrante
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1025
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementMiddle Byzantine (c. 850–1204),Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056)
Current LocationHosios Loukas Monastery, Distomo, Greece

About Orante

The artwork titled “Orante,” created by Byzantine Mosaics around 1025, is a mosaic piece from the Middle Byzantine period, specifically during the Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056). It belongs to the genre of religious painting and is part of the series located at the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece.

The artwork vividly depicts a religious figure with raised hands in an orant, or praying, position. The figure is adorned in a layered garment with rich detailing in gold and blue. The facial features are stylized, typical of Byzantine art, with almond-shaped eyes and a serene expression. The background is gold, highlighting the figure’s divine nature, and intricate patterns border the circular frame, enhancing the artwork’s sacred context. The letters present around the figure are likely abbreviations of sacred names or phrases in Greek, contributing to the spiritual atmosphere of the mosaic.

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